TUESDAY
27
OCTOBER
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Toddler & baby for kids in the Boston area this week
We reviewed 9,000+ Boston-area events and found 158 toddler & baby activities in the Boston area between October 27 and November 2. Last updated October 27, 2026.
All toddler & baby activities in the Boston area — October 27 – November 2
Halloween-themed concert with Franc Graham kicks off the jamboree in lower-level Keys Community Room, followed by trick‑or‑treating and a craft in Story Hour Room, for ages 3–12.
Miss Lisa leads a sensory Halloween story in the Children's Room at Revere Public Library, for ages 0‑5.
Baby Lapsit (Medford Public Library) — 20‑30‑minute drop‑in storytime with songs, bouncy rhymes, gentle movement, followed by a mini playgroup with toys and soft music, for ages 3 and under.
Storytime with songs, stories, and activities for infants and toddlers in the Children’s Program Room at Belmont Public Library, for ages 3–12.
Story reading, songs, fingerplays, and conversation for parents and caregivers of babies in the Central Library Children’s Room, ages 3–12.
Miss Sarah reads short stories, sings songs, and recites rhymes in the Children’s Room at Adams Street, for ages 0–18 months.
Bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities for babies at the East Boston library, for ages 0–24 months.
Bounces and rhymes for babies 0‑18 months and caregivers in the Lewis Room at Central Square Branch, for ages 5 and under.
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 18 months to 3 years and caregivers in the Rey Room at the Main Library, ages 5 and under.
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Lively interactive music fills East Boston library, engaging babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 5 and under.
Miss Celeste leads bouncing rhymes, finger plays, baby sign language and a short book for babies up to 18 months at Roslindale, for ages 18 months and under.
Miss Celeste leads lap bounces, stories, rhymes, baby signs, and songs for toddlers and caregivers at Roslindale, Roslindale, for ages 18 months–36 months.
Storytimes with songs and rhymes led by librarians in the Children’s Program Room, drop‑in at 10 am or 11 am, for ages 0–5 and caregivers.
Storytelling followed by a simple craft activity for little ones, in the Children’s Activity Room at the Main Library, Concord, for ages 0–5 and caregivers.
Cozy pre‑bedtime stories and wind‑down songs fill the Children’s Program Room at Watertown Free Public Library, for ages 0–5.
Children’s Librarian shares stories and songs in the library’s Children’s Program Room, for ages 3–12.
Weekly playgroup at Brookline Village Library offers a hello circle, movement story, and take‑home craft with rotating monthly themes, for ages 3–12.
Storytime with playful penguins, songs, and movement activities for wiggly toddlers at Belmont Public Library’s Children’s Program Room, ages 3–12.
Story time with books and songs in the Rey Room at the Central Library, space limited, for ages 0–5.
Interactive storytime for toddlers and preschoolers in the Children’s Room at Malden Public Library, ages 3–12.
Children’s librarian Leah leads stories, songs, and movement activities building early literacy skills at Coolidge Corner Meeting Room, for ages 3–12.
Stories, songs and rhymes fill the Rey Room at the Main Library for ages 5 and under.
Lots of blocks for babies and toddlers to explore in the South Boston program room, drop‑in anytime, no registration required, for ages 36 months and under.
Build with Duplo LEGO bricks and display creations in the library, for ages 12 and under.
Storytelling, reading, and a bedtime snack happen in pajamas or costumes at O'Neill Branch, Cambridge Public Library, for ages 5 and under.
Miss Lori leads songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and felt board activities introducing simple stories and concepts, at Adams Shore Library meeting room, for ages 2–3.
Drop‑in art projects with materials and an example set up in the Children’s Craft Room at Weston Public Library, for ages 1–6.
Live music classes at Connolly use sound, sight, and touch to enhance babies' and preschoolers' learning experiences, for ages 18 months–5.
Librarian Ashley leads stories, songs, and rhymes for children 18 months to 5 and their caregivers at the North End branch.
Books, music, scarves, and shakers create a lively story program in the Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library, with dancing encouraged, for ages 0–5.
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays at Valente Branch, Cambridge, for ages 5 and under.
Miss Val reads stories and leads a craft activity in the Shute Library’s Children’s Room, for ages five and under, adult‑accompanied.
Songs, stories, and rhymes presented at the Collins Branch for children five and under, caregivers welcome; no registration required.
Ms. Rebekah shares stories, songs, and movement at Codman Square, Dorchester, for all ages.
Librarian Brittany leads read‑alouds, music, and movement at Shaw‑Roxbury for ages 5 and under.
Toddler Create & Play at 1524 Dorchester Ave, Boston — creative play session for ages 1–4.
Story time with Librarian Chris includes three stories, songs, finger plays, props and parachute activities, for ages 12 and under.
WEDNESDAY
28
OCTOBER
Halloween Story Time & Craft (West Roxbury Community Room) — Spooky books, songs, and a Halloween craft for ages 5 and under.
Storytime with songs, stories, and activities for infants and toddlers in the Children’s Program Room at Belmont Public Library, for ages 3–12.
Lapsit program with movement, songs, and stories for babies, toddlers, and caregivers, for ages birth‑23 months.
Costume-clad toddlers dance to Halloween music in East Boston, ages 0–5.
Lap bounces, nursery rhymes, songs, and books welcome infants and pre‑walking babies in the Children's Activity Room at the Main Library, for all ages.
Little Explorers at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Lincoln, for ages 1–3.
Storytime in the library’s Storytime Room features fall‑themed books about bats, leaves and Halloween, followed by a matching craft in the Children’s Craft Room, ages 3‑5.
Busy Bookworms Drop-in Playgroup (Woburn) — Literacy‑focused playgroup with music, movement, free play, circle time featuring books and songs, for ages 0‑5.
Bounces and rhymes help babies and caregivers learn, play, and develop language and motor skills, accommodating up to 15 participants, for ages 5 and under.
Stories, rhymes, music and dancing with library children's librarians in the Lecture Hall, Waltham Public Library, for all ages.
Magical Ms Kimberly leads original or classic sing‑along songs with deep breaths, yoga poses, and movement in the Large Meeting Room at Cary Memorial Library, for all ages.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy activities with Librarian Ms. Allie at Brighton Branch, for ages 3–5.
Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories help develop early literacy skills, with a chat time at the end, in the Children’s Room, Winchester Public Library, for ages 3–12.
Miss Annette leads story time with books, songs, movement, and finger play in the West Roxbury Community Room, for ages 5 and under.
Ms Elaine and Buddy lead rhymes, songs, and stories in the Story Hour Room for ages 0–5.
Librarian Morgan leads moving, singing, and story reading for babies and toddlers at the Chinatown Lower Level, for ages 0–3.
Stories are read followed by an open‑ended building challenge with supplied materials, for ages 3–6.
Stories, songs, and movement led by Ms. Alessandra in the Children’s Room, with stroller‑friendly ramp access, for all ages.
Bilingual story time presents “Room on the Broom” in English and Mandarin, followed by songs, movement, and a broom‑themed craft activity, for ages 0–5.
Storytime with playful penguins, songs, and movement activities for wiggly toddlers at Belmont Public Library’s Children’s Program Room, ages 3–12.
Books, songs, movement, and a craft are featured at the weekly storytime in East Boston, for ages 2–5; groups call ahead.
Story time with books and songs in the Rey Room at the Central Library, space limited, for ages 0–5.
Sing and dance with Miss Lisa in the Children’s Room at The Revere Public Library, for ages 2 months–3 years.
Miss Kristine leads songs, movement activities, and stories in pajamas, optional but encouraged, for ages 2‑5, siblings welcome.
Cheerful songs, movements, and hands‑on activities introduce letters, numbers, colors, and Spanish words, for ages 18 months–5.
Morning sing‑along in the Curious George Room features group singing and movement for children five and under.
Pre School Storytime (Jamaica Plain community room) — Librarian Chris reads three stories, leads songs, fingerplays, prop play and parachute time, for ages 5 and under.
Storytime with Miss Melissa sharing favorite tales in the Marcy Room at Stoneham Public Library, for ages 5 and under.
Stories, songs, and movement fill Hunneman Hall on Wednesday mornings, with free tickets from the Children’s Room Desk at 10 AM, for ages 3–12.
Singalong led by librarian Leah in Coolidge Corner Meeting Room features singing and dancing to favorite songs and new hits, for ages 3–12.
Songs, rhymes, short stories and lots of movement let wiggles out at this storytime for busy toddlers, all ages.
Story Time on Charlestown’s second floor offers songs, rhymes, picture books and movement‑break props for babies, toddlers and children up to five.
Stories, songs, and rhymes fill the O'Connell Branch evening, for ages five and under.
Baby & Toddler Playdate (Children's Rooms, Winthrop Public Library & Museum) — Social play for children under five with adult supervision, ages 4 and under.
Story time in the Rey Room provides an afternoon of fun for ages 0‑7.
Stories, songs, and rhymes fill the Collins Branch evening for ages 5 and under.
Stories, songs, and rhymes fill the Central Square Children’s Room, welcoming children five and under and their caregivers.
Stories and a fall‑themed craft for two‑year‑olds in the library’s Storytime and Craft Rooms, with an adult staying with each child.
Spooky-themed early-release BINGO at the East Branch offers stickers to build a seasonal scene; kids under 5 need a helper, for ages 3–12.
Stories in the Storytime Room followed by a simple Fall‑themed craft designed for two‑year‑olds, with an adult required for each child.
THURSDAY
29
OCTOBER
Ms. Lisa reads a Halloween story and leads a themed craft in the Children’s Room at Revere Public Library, for ages 0‑5.
Bounces and rhymes at O'Connell Branch help caregivers and babies learn, play, and develop language and motor skills, for ages 5 and under.
Sing songs, read stories, and chat with other parents and caregivers of babies (birth‑to‑pre‑walking) in the West Branch Children’s Room, drop‑in style, for ages 3–12.
Lap bounces, rhymes, and reading with non‑walking infants at the Central Library’s Children’s Library Rey Room, for all ages.
Children’s Librarian leads stories and songs for babies not yet walking and their caregivers, ages 3–12.
Gentle stories and songs for babies and caregivers, followed by playtime, at the Tarbell Room, Lincoln Public Library, for ages 0–24 months.
Special playtime for babies 0‑12 months in Woburn with age‑appropriate activities, registration required, for ages 1 and under and 3–12.
Stories, songs, and rhymes in the Rey Room, Main Library, Cambridge, for children 18 months to 3 years.
Developmentally appropriate play and peer support for babies and parents at the Central Library auditorium, ages 1 and under, free and open to the public.
Storytime in the library’s Storytime Room features fall‑themed books about bats, leaves and Halloween, followed by a matching craft in the Children’s Craft Room, ages 3‑5.
Musical story time with singable books, songs, shakers, scarves, and other props at Faneuil, Brighton for ages 0‑2 with caregivers.
Matt Heaton performs surf‑rockabilly, western swing and soul songs at South End Library Park, with kids dancing, laughing and singing along, ages 5 and under.
Storytimes with songs and rhymes led by librarians in the Children’s Program Room, drop‑in at 10 am or 11 am, for ages 0–5 and caregivers.
Storytime with books, songs, gentle movement activities, and a mini‑play group in the Youth Services Programming Room at Medford Public Library, for ages 3 and under.
Music, movement, and play fill the Lewis Room for a 45‑minute interactive show, no registration required, for ages 0‑4 with a caregiver.
Songs, rhymes, simple stories, and movement activities in the Meeting Room at Fowler Library, free, for ages 3–12.
Nature Time Stories: Pumpkins at Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton, for ages 2–5.
Story time with books and songs in the Rey Room at the Central Library, space limited, for ages 0–5.
Sing, play, and dance in a library jam session led by Mr. Ritse, featuring nursery rhymes, jazz tunes, and open requests, for ages 5 and under.
Free play, circle time, movement story, and a take‑home craft for little ones and caregivers at Coolidge Corner Library for ages 3–12.
Songs, stories, rhymes and open play fill the Lewis Room at Central Square Branch, for ages 5 and under.
Miss Caroline leads bouncing rhymes, finger plays, songs, and short books for babies and toddlers with caregivers at Faneuil, Brighton, ages 0‑24 months.
Puppets, music, and great books fill the Belmont Public Library’s Children’s Program Room for a weekly storytime for ages 3–12.
Morning of singing, dancing, and story sharing at Boudreau Branch, with music and movement for ages 5 and under.
Stories, songs, and rhymes are presented at Valente Branch for ages 5 and under.
Sign language class uses songs, stories, games, and play to teach babies and non‑verbal toddlers communication with an adult in the Community Room, for ages 4 months–17 months.
Afternoon Sing‑Along in the Curious George Room features group singing and movement for ages 5 and under.
Baby & Toddler Playdate (Children's Rooms, Winthrop Public Library & Museum) — Social play for children under five with adult supervision, ages 4 and under.
Stories, songs and rhymes fill O'Neill Branch, offering a session for ages 5 and under.
Alphabet Soup (Stoneham Public Library, Marcy Room) — Pre‑K readiness program featuring a daily number or letter activity and a story, sign‑up required, for ages 4–5.
Bilingual Storytime at Honan-Allston Library features songs, age‑appropriate stories, and crafts/playtime for children and caregivers, for ages 2–5.
Spanish Storytime at Chelsea Public Library offers stories and songs in Spanish for children ages 0‑5.
FRIDAY
30
OCTOBER
Halloween crafts, music, temporary tattoos, and treats for ages 5 and under at Stoneham Public Library.
Costume parade, singing, movement games, and trick‑or‑treat stations with a take‑home craft kit at Coolidge Corner Meeting Room — for ages 3–12.
Little Groove leads a spooktacular Halloween concert with singing and dancing at South End Library Park, for ages 5 and under.
Rhymes, songs, and stories for the littlest library lovers in the Story Hour Room, for infants up to 12 months.
Librarians lead movement, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers, ideal for non‑walking infants, ages 1 and under.
Monster Mash Dance Party (Children's Program Room, Watertown Free Public Library) — Dance party with costume encouragement, no candy distribution, for ages 3–12.
Explore and Play offers stations of rattles, bells, mirrors, play dough, and other toys for babies and toddlers, for ages 0‑2.
Costume showcase, family music dancing, cozy book nook reading, and autumnal activities in the McKim Exhibition Hall for ages 0-5.
Librarian Dani shares themed stories, songs, and movement in South Boston’s program room, fostering early literacy and library familiarity, for ages 0‑5.
Storytime in the Children’s Room features book reading, songs, train set play, puzzles and coloring, for ages 5 and under.
Drop by the Main Library Children's Room for self‑directed science experiments and literacy games, materials provided, sponsored by Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library, for ages 3–12.
38 more events through Monday, November 23.
Questions
What counts as a toddler or baby activity?
An event the organizer lists for children 5 and under, or whose listing names babies, toddlers or preschoolers: story times, playgroups, music and movement, open play and parent-and-child classes.
Are these activities free?
Most are. Library programs are free; some classes, such as swim, gymnastics or music, charge a fee. Each event's page has the details.
How often is this list updated?
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